bacterial protein synthesis

Introduction

Differs from eukaryotic protein synthesis in several respects, thus opening the window for pharmaceutical agents selectively inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis.

Pharmaceutical agents that inhibit bacterial protein synthesis are generally bacteriostatic. These agents include:

• tetracyclines
• aminoglycosides
• macrolides

More general terms

• protein synthesis

Additional terms

• bacteria

Database

• Kegg: http://www.genome.jp/dbget-bin/www_bget?